Brett Preston

Press Releases

CEOs Invited to Speak at the Launch of CISTA Beijing

In November, STA was honoured to be invited to Beijing to celebrate the launch of the China International Swimming Teachers' Association (CISTA). STA CEO Dave Candler and IFSTA CEO Garry Seghers were also invited to speak at the launch ceremony, which was attended by representatives from Government, dignitaries from the…

Brett Preston18th November 2016

Member Updates

Clean Sweep for Clare at Surf Rescue National Championship

In a weather-battered finale on Saturday 24th September 2016, Ireland's top lifesaving athletes competed for the final event in the Irish Water Safety Sport series that saw Co. Clare retain their dominant position as National champions and capping their best season ever. Meanwhile, host county Waterford took over from Cork…

Brett Preston3rd October 2016

Advice

Irish Water Safety Issue Hot Weather Warning Amid UK and Ireland Heatwave

Irish Water Safety is appealing to the public to swim at lifeguarded beaches if possible. There is a full moon on Tuesday 19th of July so rip currents will be more prevalent on our beaches. Five swimmers have drowned so far this year and be aware of the lion's mane…

Brett Preston19th July 2016

Advice

Children’s Book by Dr. Avramidis Inspired by the Creator of Baywatch

A Chance for Children is the name of the new children's book and water safety program, created by Dr Stathis Avramidis and inspired by true events from the life of Greg Bonann and Tai Collins, the creator and screen-writer respectively of Baywatch. In 1992, Greg Bonann, Gold Medallion recipient by…

Brett Preston27th April 2016

Press Releases

Malaysia Swimming Teachers’ Association Celebrate 1st Anniversary

Report by Garry Seghers, IFSTA CEO I was honoured to be invited by May Ang Seok Leng to present at the MSTA Seminar and attend the annual dinner on 7th November at the Kelab Golf Negara Subang, Selangor. The event was opened by Wee Chye Ghee, MSTA President, who gave…

Brett Preston4th December 2015

Press Releases

World Conference on Drowning Prevention 4th – 6th November

Report by Garry Seghers, IFSTA CEO (Pictured with the WCDP display) Many IFSTA members were represented at the conference and many thanks go to May Ang Seok Leng and the Malaysia Swimming Teachers’ Association for their assistance in providing volunteers to help run the stand. Pia Holmen, our President, organised…

Brett Preston4th December 2015

Member Updates

Update from RLSS Cameroon

By Justin Bakinga, RLSS Cameroon President I have the honour and the pleasure to advise you that the Royal Life Saving Society Cameroon Branch (RLSS Cameroon Branch) is gaining more recognition as the from local governmental authorities as we are working hard to expand our drowning prevention, water safety education,…

Brett Preston12th August 2015

Advice

Public at Risk This Bank Holiday Weekend Due to Full Moon

On Friday there will be a full moon and and consequent spring tides which will leave the public exposed to stranding around our coastline and strong rip currents this weekend. August is the most popular month for outdoor swimming and aquatic activities prompting Irish Water Safety's appeal to swim at…

Brett Preston29th July 2015

Advice

Beware of High Tides Caused by the Full Moon

The warm weather has brought many people out to enjoy the seaside and coastal walks, however the CEO of Irish Water Safety, John Leech is warning the public that there is a full moon tomorrow 2nd of July which is causing high spring tides which poses a higher risk of…

Brett Preston1st July 2015

Member Updates

114 Drowned in 2014, 23 More than 2013

79% were male; six were children aged 14 and under; appeal - "Teach children how to stay safe near water." Today's release by Irish Water Safety of the drowning statistics for 2014 reflects the importance of uninterrupted child supervision and an appeal for people to take training before pursuing aquatic…

Brett Preston24th June 2015

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